About Pratima Puri
Pratima Puri was an Indian television presenter and news Anchor.
Early life Puri was born as Vidya Rawat to a Garhwali family at Brighton Estate near Laal Paani in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. She graduated from Delhi University's Indraprastha College for Women.
Career Puri started her media career at the All India Radio (AIR) station in her hometown.
When All India Radio had its first telecast on 15 September 1959, Puri was shifted to New Delhi. She became an anchor when DD started its first news bulletin in 1965. She interviewed prominent figures like Yuri Gagarin (the first man to travel into space), and various actors and politicians. After Salma Sultan was chosen to replace her, Puri started training aspiring anchors in Doordarshan.
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Who was Pratima Puri?
Indian television news anchor
When was Pratima Puri born?
Pratima Puri was born in Shimla.
When did Pratima Puri die?
Pratima Puri died on 25 October 2007.
What was Pratima Puri's occupation?
Pratima Puri was a television presenter and news Anchor.
What nationality was Pratima Puri?
Pratima Puri was Indian.
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